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Life in the Jungle
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1.-
Introduction to lesson
In this lesson,
we are going to talk about what it is like to live in the jungle. We
are also going to examine the present perfect simple and the present
perfect continuous.
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1.1.- Look
at the following pictures and answer the following questions:
What do
you think you would find the most difficult if you lived in the jungle?
What kids
of problems do you think people face living in the jungle?
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2.- Key
Vocabulary
Before carrying
out the listening, please learn the following words.
Base camp
Hole
Flies
Insect repellent
Bites
Marks (on the skin)
Leech
To deal with
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3.- Listening
3.1.- You
are going to listen to Amanda Jones who has spent a total of three months
living in the jungle. Listen and answer the questions in Ex. A about
Amanda.
(to
see the answer click on the table; double click return)
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3.2.- Listen
again and say whether the following statements are true or false. Correct
the false statements.
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see the answer click on the table; double click return)
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Your turn…
Answer the
following question out loud giving as much detail as possible.
Would you
like to spend four months living in the jungle? Why/Why not?
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5.- Language
Focus – Present Perfect Simple & Present Perfect Continuous
5.1.- In
the text, you will see that there are four different examples of the
present perfect simple and present perfect continuous.
Find the
four examples in the tapescript.
(to
see the answer click on the table; double click return)
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5.2.- Tapescript
Interviewer
Let me introduce
you to Amanda Jones who has just returned from spending three months
in the jungle. Amanda, tell us about your experience.
Amanda
Well,
when I was offered the opportunity to go to Borneo for three months
to research a new species of butterflies, I immediately jumped at the
opportunity. What an exciting experience, I thought to myself. We caught
a plane to the nearest airport and then it took us six hours in a car
to get to the base camp. The base camp was quite basic. There were two
fresh water showers for ten of us and they were with limited water and
one toilet (which wasn’t really a toilet but more like a hole
in the ground), there were a couple of tents and a small campfire.
The first month was the most difficult. Because of the heat and humidity,
there were flies and mosquitoes everywhere. They were constantly attacking,
no matter how much insect repellent I had on. There were even sweat
bees which drunk the sweat on your face, arms or any part of your leg
which wasn’t covered. This new situation took a while to get used
to. I remember one day I counted fifty seven mosquito bites. I’ve
had bites before but these were different, they were the itchiest bites
I’ve ever had. They were so itchy that all I wanted to do was
scratch. I still now, two months later, have the marks from some of
the bites.
My
worst experience has got to be when I want for a swim in a nearby river.
It was such a hot day and the water looked so clear, I just jumped in.
After about ten minutes, I began to notice these black things on my
legs. I looked more closely at them, only to find out they were leeches!
I tried pulling them off but I couldn’t. I had to get some of
the camera crew to help me.
I’ve
been in the jungle for four months and today I’m going home. I
can’t wait to get back home. I’ve been having dreams of
getting home for weeks now. I am really looking forward to seeing my
family, especially my mum and also my best friends. The first day back
I’m going to have a nice long hot shower and spent the evening
eating Chinese food. It was a fantastic experience but I wouldn’t
want to repeat it!
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6.-
Use of the present perfect simple & present perfect continuous
You have
now identified four examples of the present perfect simple and present
perfect continuous.
6.1.- Match
the examples with the correct rules.
a) Let
me introduce you to Amanda Jones who has just returned from spending
three months in the jungle.
b) I’ve
had bites before but these were different, they were the itchiest
bites I’ve ever had.
c)
I’ve been in the jungle for four months and today I’m
going home.
d)
I’ve been having dreams of getting home for weeks now.
(to
see the answer click on the table; double click return)
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6.2.-Controlled
Practice
What would
you ask in these situations? Use the present perfect simple or the present
perfect continuous.
(to
see the answer click on the table; double click return)
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7.-
Freer Practice - Your turn…
Answer the
following questions out loud giving as much detail as possible.
Have you
ever been to a tropical country? If yes, where?
Have you
ever been bitten by mosquitoes? If yes, how did you feel?
How long
have you been studying English? Give details about your course
How long
have you been doing this course? Have you enjoyed it?
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